Lloyd’s Woodworking · Hudson, Massachusetts
By Lloyd’s Woodworking Inc.
What Information Should I Send About My Furniture?
DIRECT ANSWER:
To begin a useful restoration conversation, send photographs of the complete piece and problem areas, approximate dimensions, your location, what happened, previous repair information if known and what you hope the finished piece will accomplish.
YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW THE WOOD SPECIES.
YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW THE FINISH.
YOU DON'T NEED TO KNOW WHETHER IT NEEDS REPAIR, RESTORATION OR REFINISHING.
THAT'S WHY YOU'RE ASKING.
THE BASICS
Send:
Name
Location
Type of furniture
Approximate dimensions
THE PROBLEM
Describe what you see.
Examples:
Wobbles
Cracked
Scratched
Water damaged
Veneer lifting
Finish peeling
Broken leg
Missing part
Drawer does not work
THE HISTORY
If known:
How long has the family owned it?
Was it inherited?
Has it been repaired?
Has it been refinished?
Did a specific accident cause the damage?
THE GOAL
Tell us what you want.
For example:
Make it usable again.
Preserve the family piece.
Repair the damage.
Improve the finish.
Match another piece.
Determine whether restoration makes sense.
Frequently asked questions
DO I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF WOOD IT IS?
No.
DO I NEED TO KNOW HOW OLD IT IS?
No, but any history you know can help.
SHOULD I MEASURE IT?
Approximate dimensions can be useful.
SHOULD I MENTION PREVIOUS REPAIRS?
Yes.